International Women's Day: March 8, 2012

Take a look at some of the great International Women's Day events happening around the US!

Title: Women on Passion and Purpose - Actions Changing Our World
Location: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Boca Raton, Florida
Date & Time: March 8, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Host/Sponsor: UN Women U.S. National Committee-East Florida Chapter
Description: A uniquely International Women's Day event, featuring a panel of accomplished purposeful women who will inspire and empower.

Title: A Ladies’ Night for International Women's Day 2012
Location: Woodford’s Club, Portland Maine
Date & Time: March 8, 2012 from 5:00pm -8:00pm
Host/Sponsor: Women Around the World
Description: Join us for a night of celebration. Bringing women together to celebrate a day of inspiration, laughter and sisterhood through international fashion, and dances. There will be a multicultural play that challenges the cultural legacies and role of women in our society. This event will reflect ourselves as extraordinary and iconic girls.

Title: International Women's Day Celebration
Location: The Artery, Houston, Texas
Date & Time: March 3-10, 2012 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
Host/Sponsor: Creative Women Unite
Description: March 3: Art exhibit & performances. MARCH 10: film screening of Tlakatiliztli & art auction. Proceeds benefit The Peace and Dignity Journey.

Title: Connecting Girls Inspiring Futures: The Nigerian Girl-Child and her Future
Location: Church Center, UN Plaza, New York, New York
Date & Time: March 9, 2012 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Host/Sponsor: World Mission Foundation
Description: The event will include experts in women and girl-children, NGOs, Professionals, Social Workers, African Women Groups, International Organizations, Collegiate Women’s Centers, and researchers. All are expected to raise their voices against girl child abuse. The event will address education and the UN Millennium Goals. The event which takes place during the International Women’s Day Program and the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will flag-off the Campaign “Nigerian Girl- Child Agenda” as well as Conference-Panel discussion on the Theme: “Connecting Girls Inspiring Future: The Nigerian Girl-Child and the Future.”

Title: Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day
Location: Union League Club of Chicago
Date & Time: March 8, 2012 from 10:30am-1:30pm
Host/Sponsor: International Trade Club of Chicago
Description: International Exhibit Fair 12:00 pm- Keynote Luncheon with Sarah Robb O'Hagan, Gatorade President North America and Global Chief Marketing Officer, Sports Nutrition of PepsiCo Registration and more information available at chicagowomensday.org/register/

Events in the DC Metro Area

Title: A Worldwide Marketplace
Location: Crowne Plaza Dulles Hotel
Date & Time: March 8-10, 2012 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Host/Sponsor: Africa Femmes Performantes
Description: Africa Femmes Performantes, Inc. (African Women of Excellence) is looking forward to having ladies from all over the world join us for the International Women's Day in the Capital of the United States of America. A conference entitled, “A Worldwide Marketplace,” will be held March 8-9-10, 2012. By creating a marketplace for business networking, Africa Femmes Performantes will enable exhibitors to meet decision makers from industry and public services, training and education, recruitment and human resources management and development, food-processing industries, the health field, environment, and fashion. The goal is to form bonds that create solutions fit for empowering our communities.

Title: Honoring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Women in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Location: The Channel Inn
Time: March 8, 2012 from 9:00am -2:00pm
Host/Sponsor: International Network of Women in Emergency Management
Description: Salute to the first women in Homeland Security and Emergency Management and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Title: The Arise Concert for Congo
Location: Washington Community Fellowship
Time: March 8, 2012 from 7:00pm-9:30pm
Host/Sponsor: She’s My Sister
Description: Free concert featuring the band, Reilly, to bring attention to the suffering and strength of the women of Democratic Republic of Congo on International Women's Day

To find an event near you please visit http://www.internationalwomensday.com/events.asp